SEND Teaching Assistant

SANZA Teaching Agency; City Of London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

SANZA Teaching Agency is seeking an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a 1:1 role in Barnet, North London. You will support a Year 1 child with Autism, helping to engage learning and social development in a warm, structured setting.

The role runs from late November 2026 through at least July 2027, offering a long-term opportunity with a supportive school team. The ideal candidate is patient, nurturing and confident in setting clear boundaries while working closely with the class teacher.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children with autism in a school setting is essential.
• Patient, kind, caring and nurturing.
• Confident in setting boundaries and maintaining expectations.
• Proactive, adaptable and consistent.
• Passionate about helping children reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 1 child with Autism.
• Support learning, engagement and social development.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship with the child.
• Provide structure, consistency and clear boundaries.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team.

Skills

1:1 support for autism

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Opportunity in Barnet - 1:1 Year 1 Autism Support

Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new opportunity in Barnet, North London? SANZA Teaching Agency is working with an amazing primary school seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 1 child with Autism.

This is a fantastic long-term opportunity starting at the end of November 2026 and continuing until at least July 2027. The child is verbal, lively and lovely, and we are looking for someone who can provide patient, nurturing and consistent support.

The Role: SEN Teaching Assistant

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a Year 1 child with Autism.
• Support learning, engagement and social development.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship with the child.
• Provide structure, consistency and clear boundaries.
• Work closely with the class teacher and wider school team.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience supporting children with Autism in a school setting is essential.
• Patient, kind, caring and nurturing.
• Confident in setting boundaries and maintaining expectations.
• Proactive, adaptable and consistent.
• Passionate about helping children reach their full potential.

Why Apply?

• An amazing primary school in Barnet.
• A brilliant, supportive staff team.
• A long-term opportunity through to at least July 2027.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to a child's school experience.

If you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding, long-term 1:1 role in Barnet, starting at the end of November, we'd love to hear from you.